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Viola Cemetery, Barry County, Missouri

Name

Born

Died

Research Notes and Inscriptions

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AARONSON, Charles V.

Dec. 6, 1910

Nov 1, 1993

SSW: Gretchen L.

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AARONSON, Gretchen I.

May 18 1932

Mar. 8, 1987

SSW: Charles V. Aaronson

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AHEARN, Bessie M.

Nov. 14, 1934

No Date

SSW: Billy - Inscription: "Aug. 16, 1953" - Research Note: The marriage date inscription was not included on the first transcription.

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AHEARN, Billy E.

June 21, 1934

June 17, 1981

SSW: Bessie M. - Inscription: "Aug. 16, 1953" - Research Note: The marriage date inscription was not included on the first transcription.

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ANDERSON, John Ole Gordon

Oct. 29, 1928

Oct. 8, 1985

SSW: Palma Jean - Inscription: "Married June 19, 1949" - Research Note: Brian's note - He was CPL US Marine Corps WWII.

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ANDERSON, Palma Jean

May 14, 1930

Sep. 28, 2005

SSW: John Ole Gordon - Inscription: "Married June 19, 1949" - Jean's Temporary Marker

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ARNOLD, Barthena (BURTON)

1867

1943

Research Note: Wife of Robert Madison Arnold.

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ARNOLD, Charley M.

1891

1947

Research Note: The middle initial was not included on the first transcription.

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ARNOLD, Clara B.

Nov. 8, 1901

Dec. 6, 1982

SSW: Clarence - Inscription: "Together We Rest" - Another Photo

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ARNOLD, Clarence

Feb. 2, 1901

Aug. 25, 1925

SSW: Clara B. - Inscription: "Together We Toiled" - Another Photo

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ARNOLD, Isac

Feb. 22, 1878

July 17, 1899

Inscription: "Isac - Son of T. S. & S. Arnold" - Research Note: The first transcription had this - Isaac Arnold - Son of WS & AS - and had only part of the birth date, 1878, and July 1892 for the death date.

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ARNOLD, Larry Wayne

May 28, 1970
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO

Mar. 7, 1971
Mercy Hosp.,
Kansas City,
Jackson Co., MO

Research Note: Larry Wayne Arnold was a son of Bobby Geen Arnold and Sandra Young according to Culver Funeral Home records. He lived at Rt. 2, Verona, in Lawrence Co., MO and was 9 months and 7 days old.

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ARNOLD, R. M.

1867

1940

Research Note: Husband of Barthena Burton Arnold.

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BADENDICK, Edward C.

1915

1985

Inscription: "AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM - DAD" - Research Note: This person was not listed on the first transcription.

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BARNES, Clarindia

June 21, 1876

Apr. 29, 1909

SSW: John S. - Another Stone

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BARNES, John Smith

Aug. 26, 1868

AL

Apr. 5, 1955

Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO

SSW: Clarindia - Research Note: John Smith Barnes' death certificate reads that he was a retired carpenter. He was widowed. His usual address was rural McDowell. He was age 86. His parents names were unknown to the informant, Fred Barnes, Verona, MO. The cause of death was cerebral embolism, chronic degenerative heart disease with fibrillation.

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BARNES, Stella (LOFTIS)

Sept. 15, 1899

Mar. 27, 1978

No Data

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BELLER, Troy

1893

1894

No Data

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BERRY, John Conrad

Dec. 5, 1855

Barry Co., MO

Feb. 15, 1937

Stone Co., MO

SSW: Matilda - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was born Dec. 5, 1855 and not 1850 as the stone reads. He was a farmer and widowed. His father was listed as William Berry, born in AR. Lumbar pneumonia was the cause of death. Anna Berry, Viola, MO, was the informant.

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BERRY, John Wesley

Sept. 20, 1897
MO

Apr. 15, 1916
Williams Twp., Stone Co., MO

Research Note: According to his death certificate he died a single farmer of unknown causes. Son of John C. Berry who was born in MO. & residing in Earl, MO. Mother listed as Susan M. Holiway, born in TN.

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BERRY, Matilda

May 21, 1859

May 19, 1936

Williams Twp., Stone Co., MO

SSW: John. C. - Research Note: Matilda's death certificate reads that her father was Joseph Holloway and her mother was Foster? J. C. Berry was the informant. Burial was in McCollough Cemetery, May 20, 1936

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BERRY, Ora C.

Jan. 8, 1895

Jan. 31, 1975

Inscription: "PVT US ARMY" - Research Note: Ora's middle initial and the inscription was not included on the first transcription.

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BIRD, Paul Frederick

Oct. 7, 1907

Sept. 19, 1986

SSW: Phyllis

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BIRD, Phyllis (FOSTER) (SHULTICE)

Dec. 8, 1908
Niles, KS

Dec. 3, 1999

Primrose Health Care Center,
Springfield, Greene Co., MO

SSW: Paul Frederick - Research Note: She was a daughter of Charles Oliver and Margaret (Foster) Shultice. She was the wife of Paul Frederick Bird. Phyllis F. Bird, age 91, of Shell Knob, died at December 3, 1999 at Primrose Health Care Center in Springfield following a long illness. She was born December 8, 1908, in Niles, Kansas. She married Paul F. Bird on October 23, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by one sister, Beth Peck.

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Dec. 8, 1999
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BOGGESS, Claudie A.

Feb. 27, 1889

Nov. 6, 1890

Inscription: "Son of J. W. and M. Boggess"

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BOGGESS, Elizabeth

Oct. 22, 1822

Mar. 14, 1891

Inscription: "Wife of Armstead Boggess - Age 68 y. 4 mo. 22 D. - Mother" - Another Photo - Another Photo - Research Note: A correction of name and dates was made with the posting of the photo. Posted was 1829 -1901 - both incorrect. Her name was posted as Elizabeth Armstead, which is incorrect.

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BOGGESS, Lizzie A.

Apr. 25, 1884

June 23, 1886

Inscription: "Dau. of J. W. and Millie Boggess" - Research Note: A correction of dates was made with the posting of the photo. The first posting had the birth year as 1881, stone reads 1884.

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BOND, George William

May 15, 1919
Chicago, IL

Oct. 19, 2001
Cassville, Barry Co., MO

SSW: Gladys Slinkard - Inscription: "Married Nov. 16, 1942" - Research Note: He was a son of Louis L. and Laura Lucas Bond. He was the husband of Gladys (Slinkard) Bond. They married Nov. 16, 1942.

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Oct. 22, 2001
Mary Homesley

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BOND, Gladys (SLINKARD)

Mar. 28, 1919

No Date

SSW: George W. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 16, 1942"

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BOND, Louis H.

Jan. 2, 1918

July 21, 1980

SSW: Mary E. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 20, 1940" - Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Another Stone

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BOND, Mary E.

June 24, 1923

Harville, MO

Feb. 17, 2007

St. Joseph's Health Center,

St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO

SSW: Louis H. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 20, 1940" - Research Note: Mary Elizabeth Bond, age 83, of St. Charles, formerly of Shell Knob, passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, in St. Joseph's Health Center, St. Charles. She was born June 24, 1923, in Harville, and was a daughter of James Robert and Mellia Eveline (Sloats) Henson. On Jan. 21, 1940, in Charleston, she was united in marriage to Louis Harold Bond who preceded her in death on July 21, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, a grandson, four sisters and three brothers.

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Cassville Democrat

Feb. 22, 2007

Donna Cooper

BOOK, Lou Maggie (BARNES)

Jan. 12, 1889

Mansfield, MO

May 9, 1966

St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Lou Maggie Book lived in Viola at the time of her death. Her death record reads that she was born Jan. 12, 1889 and not in 1888 as the stone reads. Culver Funeral Home records read that her father was Sam Barnes and her mother Mary Hendrix. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Eli Cooper, Shell Knob, MO, was her closest relative. John Book, deceased, was her husband.

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Vol. 12, P. 29

Donna Cooper

BRISCO, Chester Darrell

May 30, 1938
Viola, Stone Co., MO

an. 3, 2006
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO

Research Note: Viola, Stone Co., MO resident. Son of Charles Orley Henry and Rissia (Meadows) Brisco. He was united in marriage on Aug. 2, 1958, to Kay Fortner and to this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He was a machine operator and supervisor at Juvenile Shoe Factory in Aurora and later worked for Associated Grocers in Springfield, Missouri. He retired from Associated Grocers in 2000.

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BRISCOE, James H.

Apr. 12, 1846

Feb. 13, 1931

No Data

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BROOKS, Jonathan

Mar. 3, 1811

Apr. 9, 1897

Research Note: This stone was not recorded on the first transcription. - Another Photo

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BROWN, Robert Franklin "Jake"

abt 1849

No Date

Research Note: Homemade stone with only Brown given on the stone - No other information. A Brown researcher has Bible that solves the mystery. We now think that this Brown was Robert Franklin Brown. Robert Franklin was married to Nancy America Gouge. Another Photo

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BURRIS, Charley

May 27, 1883

Nov. 4, 1964

SSW: Sally - Research Note: Charley was a son of Jasper Newton and Deborah Jane (Garner) Burris.

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BURRIS, Jasper Newt

1850

IN

Mar. 8, 1930

Viola, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Jasper Newton Burris married Deborah Jane Garner, May 21, 1871, in Barry County. He was a son of Henry and Cinderella Burris. His death certificate reads that he was divorced, a blacksmith, age 79 years, 8 months and 18 days old when he died. His mother's name is not given on the certificate. The cause of his death was stroke, sudden death. His birth date is not given.

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BURRIS, Sally (CORDELL)

June 4, 1891

NC

Feb. 18, 1960

State Hosp. #3, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO

SSW: Charley - Research Note: Sally was a daughter of William Russell and Harriett (Walker) Cordell. Her twin sister was Mary Lulu Cordell, and she married Arlie Wolfenbarger. Her stone reads Feb. 18, 1960 as her death date, and Culver Funeral Home reported that she died Feb. 28, 1960. Her date of birth is June 4, 1891 on the stone but Culver's reported that she was born June 4, 1892. She was 67 years old and lived at Berryville, AR. C. E. Burris, Berryville, AR, was her closest relative and given as her husband's name. Vascular disease was the cause of her death.

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Culver Funeral Home

Vol. 9, P. 15

Donna Cooper

CAGLE, Jack H.

1914

1988

SSW: Mable - Inscription: "Married Feb. 7, 1942"

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CAGLE, Mable

1914

1975

SSW: Jack H. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 7, 1942"

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CARR, Clinton P.

Mar. 17, 1881

Feb. 15, 1965

SSW: Lora A. Carr - Another Photo

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CARR, John Kermin

July 23, 1909

Stone Co., MO

Aug. 6, 1910

Williams Twp., Stone Co., MO

Inscription: "Son of C. P. & L. A. Carr - Gone to rest" - Research Note: He was a son of Clinton Paul Carr, born Stone Co., MO, and Lora A. Lathim, born Lawrence Co., MO. The place of burial reads: "No permit obtained".

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CARR, Lora A. (LATHIN)

Aug. 17 1855

Sept. 7, 1938

SSW: Clinton P. - Another Photo

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CARROLL, Elizabeth Anne (WILCOX)

Aug. 7, 1956
Jackson, M
S

Oct. 11, 2004

Nr Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Twin of Lynne and mother of Emily" - Research Note: She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Wilcox. Elizabeth's Temporary Marker - Another Photo

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Oct. 14, 2004
Mary Homesley

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CLARK, John T.

Sept. 14, 1895

July 4, 1975

SSW: Vera E. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 30, 1925" - Another Photo - Another Photo

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CLARK, Vera E.

Nov. 27, 1903

Dec. 26, 1993

SSW: John T. Clark - Inscription: "Married Aug. 30, 1925" - Another Photo

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COMPTON, George

1831

1894

No Data

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COOK, Burton Peary

Oct. 5, 1909

Quincy, MI

Aug. 18, 1972

St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "MICHIGAN - CMOMM US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Burton Peary Cook lived in Shell Knob, MO and that Alene McCarty Cook was his wife's name. His parents were given as George H. Cook and Elizabeth Conner. He had lived in the area since 1959. He was the owner of Bass Haven Resort. - Another Stone - Another Photo

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Vol. 15, P. 38

Donna Cooper

CORDELL, Dorothy

Sept. 25, 1916

Aug. 15, 1992

SSW: Elmer

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CORDELL, Elmer

Mar. 22, 1909

Mar. 18, 1996

SSW: Dorothy

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CORDELL, Etta Josephine (CRAFT)

June 13, 1887

Barry Co., MO

June 25, 1966

Stella Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO

SSW: Fess - Research Note: Etta Josephine Cordell was a daughter of William Craft and Jane Hensley according to Culver Funeral Home records. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage, contributory was essential hypertension. Elmer Cordell, Cassville, MO, was listed as her closest relative and Vess Cordell, deceased was given as her husband. She was 79 years old. Her husband's stone reads Fess not Vess as this record reads.

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Vol. 12, P. 41

Donna Cooper

CORDELL, Fess

1881

1919

SSW: Etta

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CORDELL, Floyd

1911

1928

Research Note: This stone was recorded without dates and included this note - No other info on stone, which is incorrect, the stone does have dates.

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CORDELL, Harriett E. (WALKER)

Dec. 15, 1849

NC

Mar. 7, 1942

Stone Co., MO

SSW: W. Russell - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that James Walker, born NC, was her father and Sophrina Burnett, born NC, was her mother. Russell Cordell was given as her husband and she was widowed 2 times. The cause of death was apoplexy. The informant was Charles Burris, Viola, MO, and burial was at Viola, MO, Mar. 8, 1942.

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CORDELL, Loyd

1911

1995

No Data

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CORDELL, W. Russell

1855

1930

SSW: Harriett E.

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COUCH, J. D.

Jan. 21, 1870

Oct. 22, 1960

SSW: Kate A.

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COUCH, Kate Aleda (MORRO)

Dec. 16, 1877

Viola, Barry Co., MO

Apr. 26, 1943

Rural Viola, Barry Co., MO

SSW: J. D. - Research Note: Kate was a daughter of H. E. Morro, born Zanesville, OH, and Amelia Hocksteen, born Amsterdam, Holland. She was age 6t5 years, 4 months, and 10 days old when she died. The cause of death was pernicious anemia. Mrs. Ruby Hale, Viola, MO, was the informant. she was buried in Viola Cemetery, April 28, 1943.

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COWART, Anita E.

1950

No Date

SSW: Ted R. - Another Photo

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COWART, Ted Richard

Dec. 15, 1931

OK City, OK Co., OK

May 5, 1999
Springdale, Washington County, AR

SSW: Anita E. - Research Note: Son of Ted and Pauline (Smith) Cowart. Married Anita Gulledge, Sep. 27, 1986, Olathe, Johnson County, KS. Father of James and Beth. - Another Photo

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CURRY, Earl E.

Nov. 13, 1893

July 22, 1971

SSW: Gusta L.

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CURRY, Eva Aleda

Mar. 21, 1916

Dec. 14, 1916

Inscription: "Dau of E. E. & G. L. Curry"

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CURRY, Gusta L.

July 18, 1895

Jan. 24, 1971

SSW: Earl E.

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CURRY, John Eldon

Mar. 1, 1858
Madison Co., IL.

Mar. 4, 1937
Springfield, Greene Co., MO

SSW: Opah F. - Research Note: His father was John A. Curry, born Preble Co., OH, and mother Sarah Jane Butler. A farmer, died of rupture of coronary arteries, 4 May 1937 at 5:00 PM. Services were at the Viola Baptist Church, and died at the Springfield, MO, hospital. Funeral Mar. 7, 1937.

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CURRY, John Harold

Sep. 8, 1917

Sep. 14, 1960

No Data

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CURRY, Orah F.

Aug. 18, 1867

Aug. 14, 1905

SSW: John E.

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DAVIS, Lottie

Nov. 4, 1884

June 8, 1970

No Data - Another Photo

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DONALDSON, Delmer T.

Sep. 19, 1920

Stone Co., MO

Dec. 26, 2009
Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO

SSW: Velma L. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 15, 1939" -
Research Note: He was a son of Floyd Worth and Mary Corbin Donaldson, born on the family farm by Big Indian Creek, now a part of Table Rock Lake. He married Velma Arnold on Feb. 15, 1939. she preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 1992. Later, he married June Livingston Witt. She preceded him in death in 2008. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Dean Donaldson; five brothers, Alfred Donaldson, Everett Donaldson, Frank Donaldson and Johnson Donaldson, and one who died in infancy; and three sisters, Grace Elliott, Bertha Wise and Bessie Bonham. Photo on Stone

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Barry Co. Advertiser Dec. 30, 2009
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DONALDSON, Thomas Dean

Mar. 12, 1944

Sep. 15, 2003

Inscription: "Precious Son & Loving Brother" - Photo - Veterans of Foreign Wars Emblem - Research Note: The inscription and the emblem information was not included on the first transcription.

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DONALDSON, Velma L.

Apr. 14, 1921

Oct. 10, 1992

SSW: Delmer T. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 15, 1939" - Photo on Stone

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DULOHERY, Alfred Anthony, Jr.

Dec. 31, 1901

El Paso, TX

Jan. 19, 1974

Home, Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Alfred Anthony Dulohery, Jr., of Needle Eye Branch, in Shell Knob, MO, was a son of Alfred Dulohery, Sr. and Margaret Mannahan according to Culver Funeral Home records. He had lived in the area four years and was married. His wife was given as Grace Anthony Dulohery. He was a machinist for Burlington Northern and was age 72 years old. - Another Photo

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Culver Funeral Home

Vol. 15, P. 105

Donna Cooper

EDENS, Maude

May 17, 1887

Jan. 27, 1894

Inscription: "Maude - Dau. of T. E. & E. Edens - Age 67 Yrs., 8 m., 10 ds. " - Research Note: This stone was not recorded on the first transcription

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EDWARDS, Troy Matthew

Nov. 17, 1930
Barry Co., MO

Nov. 9, 2007
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: He was born in Baxter Community, the son of Elmer Matthew and Lydia Leania (Mills) Edwards. On Dec. 12, 1981, in Shell Knob, he was united in marriage to Viola Mae Gromer. He received his education in the Blue Eye Schools. In 1950 he moved from Oroville, Calif., back to Shell Knob where he was born. He was owner of Edwards Const.

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FARRELL, Mary

July 25, 1849

Nov. 14, 1887

Inscription: "Mary - Wife of T. Farrell" - Research Note: This stone was not recorded on the first transcription.

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FERGUSON, Connie Jo (HUDSON) an. 20, 1951
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 16, 2007
NW Medical Center, Springdale, AR
Research Note: Daughter of Leo and Ola (Keeland) Hudson. She was united in marriage to Charles Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her mother, one brother and one sister. Cassville Democrat
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ERARD, Vaughn Logan

Oct. 14, 1906

Dec. 12, 1987

No Data

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FORCE, Edna M.

Sept 26, 1910

Mar. 13, 1996

SSW: Floyd W. - Inscription: "Wed Mar. 5, 1927"

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FORCE, Floyd W.

Jan. 31, 1904

Aug. 26, 1979

SSW: Edna M. - Inscription: "Wed Mar. 5, 1927"

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FRIELS, R. L.

Feb. 14, 1823

Jan. 1, 1899

SSW: W. W. Rice & M. A. Rice Morrow - Another Photo

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GADDY, Martin B. Oct. 1852
AR
Apr. 10, 1910
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was married and a farmer, age 58. He was a son of Jim Gaddy, born IN and Lyddy Green, born NC. Death Certificate
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GROVES, J. Lorayne

Nov. 27, 1903

Apr. 21, 1981

SSW: T. Ira

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GROVES, T. Ira

Dec. 15, 1897

July 26, 1982

SSW: J. Lorayne

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GUNNELLS, James

Nov. 24, 1834

Feb. 5, 1898

Research Note: The first transcription has his name as Gunnell and not Gunnells as the stone reads. The death date on the first transcription was recorded as Feb. 3, 1898, stone reads Feb. 5th.

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HALE, Allen A.

July 28, 1879

Mar. 23, 1961

SSW: Tilla M.

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HALE, Bertha J.

May 22, 1884

Oct. 28, 1890

Inscription: "Dau. of W. T and L. Hale"

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HALE, Earl "Bud"

Mar. 14, 1907

Oct. 28, 1991

SSW: Ruby A.

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HALE, Louisa Jane (GADDY)

July 2, 1853

May 25, 1920
Viola,
Barry Co., MO

Research Note: She was the wife of William Thomas "Uncle Tom" Hale. Stone reads Jane.

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HALE, Mable R.

Nov. 19, 1906

Nov. 18, 1907

Inscription: Dau. of W. R. and F. M. Hale" - Research Note: A correction of the mother's initial was made with the posting of the photo.

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HALE, Ruby Amelia. (COUCH)

Dec. 21, 1901

Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO

June 30, 2007
Cassville, Barry Co., MO

SSW: Earl "Bud" - Research Note: She was a daughter of J. D. and Katie (Marro) Couch. On Oct. 18, 1927, in Berryville, Ark., she was united in marriage to Earl "Bud" Hale, who preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1991. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary Koeppen and a half-brother, Louis Couch. She taught school at Shell Knob and Hide Out School in Viola. For several years she lived at Viola and Eagle Rock and when Table Rock Lake was built moved to Cassville to make her home.

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HALE, Tilla M.

Mar. 13, 1887

Feb. 19, 1961

SSW: Allen A.

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HALE, William Thomas

Feb. 9, 1847
Carroll Co., TN

Dec. 1, 1924
Sarcoxie,
Newton Co., MO

Inscription: "Co H 15 Mo. Cav." - Research Note: He was a Civil War solider, Gary Hale posted: Tom is buried with his second wife, Louisa Jane Gaddy Hale. His first wife, Hulda Paralee Williams, is buried in the High Cemetery in Carroll Co., AR. He was divorced from both wives at the time of his death. He was known in the area as "Uncle Tom" as were many of the older inhabitants. He owned land in Stone County and considered himself a "laplander" as his land lapped over into Barry. His name was William Thomas Hale, not Tom J., he went by his middle name as did many of his family. Donna's Note: His death certificate gives his age at death as 77 years, 9 months, and 23 days. He was a retired farmer. His father was Turner Hale, TN, and his mother's maiden name was Butler, born TN. W. R. Hale, Sarcoxie, MO, was the informant.

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HANCOCK, Wiles Ingerham

Sep. 27, 1916

Mar. 26, 1985

Inscription: "F 2, US NAVY, WORLD WAR II" - Another Photo

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HANNA, Simon B.

Apr. 16, 1827

IN

July 20, 1913

Viola, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Sergt. - Co A 10 IA Inf." - Research Note: The dates for Simon B. Hanna given on his death certificate match the newspaper item for H. H. Hanna. According to his death certificate he was age 86 years, 3 months and 4 days old when he died. He was teaching, an attorney and married. Susan A. Hanna, Viola, MO, was the informant. She didn't know the names of his parents or where they were born. The cause of death was acute atrophy of the liver. The newspaper reads: H. H. Hanna, one of Barry County's aged citizens, died at his home at Viola, Sunday, July 20, 1913, aged 86 years. The deceased was born in Indiana, April 16, 1827. In the year 1850 he was married to Zulina Rodney who died in 1880. They were the parents of six children. In 1896 he was married to Susan A. Willis who survives him. During his early life in Indiana he taught school and engaged in the practice of law. In the year 1862 he enlisted in the 10th Iowa Infantry, Company A, and served three years as a faithful solider in the Civil War. Early in life the professed faith in Christ and lived a faithful Christian life. He was a member of the Viola Baptist Church where he labored much for his Master. The funeral services were conducted Monday by Eld. W.R. Prier and interment made in the Viola Cemetery. A Friend.

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HARLEY, Alvaretta

May 8, 1914

June 27, 1984

Inscription: "We Really Loved Each Other"

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HARLEY, Edith V.

Feb. 27, 1902

Dec. 8, 1967

SSW: T. Sidney Harley

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HARLEY, T. Sidney

Sept. 10, 1905

No Date

SSW: Edith Harley

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HINDLEY, David C.

Jan. 25, 1944
Blair, NE

Sep. 9, 2009
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR

Research Note: He was a Shell Knob resident and a son of Robert and Arlu (Jurgens) Hindley. He served in the United States Army. He married Carole Linebarger on February 5, 1987. They owned and operated Carole's restaurant in Shell Knob for several years.

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HIPES, Jennie R.

May 15, 1897

June 7, 1898

Inscription: "Dau. of H. R. and E. A. Hipes"

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HOOD, Bennie K.

Apr. 5, 1922

Nov. 24, 1922

Research Note: The first transcription didn't include his middle initial.

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HOOD, Ella (VON MARENHOLTZ)

June 15, 1890

Sept. 26, 1965

SSW: Earl

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HOOD, Floyd Earl

Sept. 3, 1896

Viola, Barry Co., MO

July 10, 1971

Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO

SSW: Ella - Research Note: Floyd Earl Hood was born in Vila and was age 74 years old when he died. He had lived in the Cassville community for 35 years. His wife was Ella Von Marenholtz, deceased. His father was Oscar Hood and mother Zetta Gunnels. His daughter was Mrs. Beulah Cox, of Exeter, MO, and she was his closet Relative. His son Johnny Richard Hood is buried in Corinth Cemetery, died in 1968.

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HOOD, Rozetta "Zettie" (GUNNELS)

Jan. 22, 1875

IL

Aug. 21, 1958

Alpine Twp., Stone Co., MO

SSW: T. Oscar - Research Note: Her maiden name was on her son's death record. Her death certificate reads that her father's name was James Gunnels and her mother's name was unknown to F. E. Hood, Viola, MO, the informant. She was age 83 years old. Her usual address was Viola, MO - in Stone County. She had been widowed two times. This stone was not recorded on the first transcription.

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HOOD, Thomas Oscar

Feb. 28, 1870

IL

Feb. 2, 1954

Viola, White River Twp., Barry Co., MO

SSW: Rozetta - Research Note: The maiden name was of his wife was on his son's death record. His father was listed on his death certificate as Richard Hood and his mother as Amanda Saula. Zetta Hood was his wife's name. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. Earl Hood, Viola, MO, was the informant. This stone was not recorded on the first transcription.

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HOUSER, Harold William

Apr. 8, 1915

Sept. 22, 1987

Inscription: "PFC US MARINE CORPS - WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: The inscription for this stone was not included on the first transcription.

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HURST, Ida May (DREW)

May 22, 1863

Oct. 27, 1888

Inscription: "Wife of W. F. Hurst - Dau. of J. & E. Drew" - Research Note: This person was not on the first transcription. Another Photo

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JAMES, Fannie A.

1853

1936

Research Note: The first transcription had 1933 as the death date, stone reads 1936.

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JAMES, John Marion

July 18, 1840

Valley Springs, Boone Co., AR

June 24, 1922

Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Corp. Co F 1 Ark. Cav." - Research Note: He served in the US Civil War - Patty's Note: Additional information: Supplemental death certificate lists his date of birth as Jun 19, 1840. Father listed as John James born TN, and states J. M. James was born in TN. Informant was M. M. James of Sulphur, OK. Died of Acute Cystitis with kidney disorder and senility. Third husband of Frances Abigail "Fannie" (Richardson) Summers Standlee James also buried in this cemetery. - Newspaper: Cassville Democrat, Jul. 15, 1922 - Obit: Squire James an old and respected citizen of Viola, died June 24, of infirmities of age, aged 84 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the remains were intered in the cemetery there. He was a veteran of the civil war. His second wife and a son survive him.

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JARVIS, Caleb M.

July 23, 1864

WV

Dec. 20, 1938

Viola, Shell Twp., Barry Co., MO

Research Note: The first transcription had his death year as 1937, stone reads 1938. He was the husband of Sarah M. Jarvis. His death certificate reads that his wife's name was Sarah M. Jarvis. He was age 74 years, 4 months and 27 days old when he died. His father was William Jarvis, born WV and his mother Elizabeth Hensely, born WV. Delbert Jarvis, Viola, MO, was the informant.

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JARVIS, Glee

1904

1923

No Data

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JARVIS, Lee

Jan. 1, 1890

Apr. 1, 1922

Inscription: "Gone but not forgotten"

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JARVIS, Sarah M.

Sept. 30, 1866

Aug. 19, 1948

SSW: Caleb M.

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JENNINGS, Jeanette R. (METZGER)

Mar. 25, 1942

No Date

SSW: Junior A. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 8, 1980" - Research Note: Jeanette was first to Floyd Metzger. - Another Photo

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JENNINGS, Junior A.

Apr. 30, 1939

Dec. 26, 1995

SSW: Jeanette R. -Inscription: "Married Aug. 8, 1980" - Another Photo - Another Stone - Inscription: "US ARMY"

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JOHANNTOBERNS, Ruth A. (BOND)

Dec. 6, 1940

Nov. 28, 1997

Inscription: "Beloved Daughter"

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JOHNSON, Orah "Jane" (CURRY)

Apr. 7, 1921
Viola,
Stone Co., MO

Oct. 10, 2009
St. John's Hosp.,
Springfield, Greene Co., MO

Research Note: She was a daughter of Earl Elliott and Agusta Laura (Schreiner) Curry. On September 15, 1940, in Blue Eye, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Willis Howard Johnson, who preceded her in death on October 20, 1987. Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother and one sister. Jane, as most people knew her, received her elementary education at Viola and graduated from high school at Blue Eye. Her entire life was spent at Viola, where she was a long-time member of Viola Baptist Church. She had been song leader, secretary and treasurer several years at the church.

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JOHNSON, Willis H.

Mar. 8, 1919

Oct. 20, 1987

Inscription: "TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: The inscription wasn't included on the first transcription.

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JOHNSTON, Ralph Thomas

July 16, 1920

Aug. 5, 1986

Inscription: "In God's Care"

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JOHNSON, Rollin Charles

1906

1981

Inscription: "CSK US NAVY WORLD WAR II"

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KEITHLEY, Alminnie

Feb. 10, 1887

Feb. 19, 1888

Inscription: "Dau. of J. F and M. F. Keithley" - Research Note: The inscription probably reads M. F. and not M. L. as recorded by Penny.

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KEITHLEY, Ethel W.

Dec. 12, 1884

Mar. 1, 1888

Inscription: "Dau. of J. F. and M. F. Keithly" - Research Note: The inscription probably reads M. F. and not M. E. as recorded by Penny.

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KELLY, Bennie F.

May 4, 1895

Jan. 21, 1897

Inscription: "Son of B. B. and D. B. Kelly" - Research Note: The middle initial was not included on the first transcription. - Another Photo - Enclosure for Kelly Graves

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KELLY, Betty Bell

Nov. 26, 1892

Sep. 7, 1893

Inscription: "Dau of B. B. and D. B. Kelly" - Another Photo - Enclosure for Kelly Graves

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KELLY, Infant

Oct. 25, 1893

Oct. 25, 1893

Inscription: "Infant Son of B. B. and D. B. Kelly" - Research Note: On the first transcription this stone was recorded as 1898 - reads 1893. Another Photo

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KING, Arthur

Feb. 2, 1886

Feb. 26, 1888

Inscription: "Son of R. D. and M. D. King" - Research Note: The first transcription had Feb. 6, 1888 as the death date, stone reads Feb. 26, 1888. Also the first transcription had that his name was Author, stone reads Arthur and that he was a son of B. D. and M. D. - stone reads R. D. & M. D.

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KING, William H.

Oct. 25, 1878

Feb. 18, 1888

Inscription: "Son of R. D. & M. D. King" - Research Note: First posting read: "Stone is broken death date is missing. Son of B. D. and M.D. King" The stone is broken but the death date is readable. The birth date was recorded incorrectly as May 25, 1878 on the first transcription along with the name of father.

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LASTER, Frank K.

Dec. 9, 1916

Oct. 14, 1985

Inscription: "S SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: The inscription was not included on the first transcription.

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LAYNE, J. Sharod

Sept. 2, 1878

Feb. 10, 1888

Inscription: "Son of J. T. & M. J. Layne - Aged 9 y's 5 M's & 8 d's." - Research Note: Penny recorded this stone to read: S. Sharod Lavne, son of T. R. and M. J. - stone reads J. Sharod Layne.

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LE VELLE, Barbara J.

Aug. 6, 1913

June 2, 1984

Inscription: "Mother"

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LE VELLE, George R.

Dec. 2, 1914

July 28, 1991

Inscription: "SP3 US NAVY - WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: George's middle initial and the stone's inscription was not listed on the first transcription. - Another Stone - Inscription: "Father"

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LOFTIS, James E.

Dec. 31, 1882

Apr. 15, 1927

Research Note: The first transcription had his name James F. Loftis, stone reads James E. Loftis.

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LOFTIS, Larry J.

Oct. 27, 1951

June 11, 1977

No Data

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